1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1978 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1978 Ford Monarch is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Monarch weights approximately 134 kg more than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1978 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1950 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1950 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1978 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
